Excitement builds for Springbok Women one year from RWC kick-off
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and key players, Nolusindiso Booi (lock) and Zintle Mpupha (centre), expressed their excitement about the 2021 Rugby World Cup on Friday as they celebrated exactly one year to go to the kick-off of the international showpiece in New Zealand.
Two trophies up for grabs when local rugby season resumes
South Africa’s seven franchises will battle it out for Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup honours when the domestic season resumes next month, after a complete re-working of fixtures and competition structures has been forced by the six-month interruption.
RIP Mr Monde Tabata (1960-2020)
Tribute has been paid to Mr Monde Temba Tabata, a member of the SA Rugby Executive Council (Exco), who has died after several months fighting the effects of the COVID-19 virus.
Castle Lager Springbok Showdown to kick-start local season next month
The battle lines are being drawn for a Castle Lager Springbok Showdown, which will pit the best local stars and top, up-and-coming talent against each other on 3 October, as SA Rugby announced its plans today to reignite an exciting four-month local season.
Fans Reunited for Vodacom Super Fan Saturday
After months of sitting on the bench, South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams have been unshackled and are ready to tackle when they will take the field at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday 26 September in a spectacular Vodacom Super Fan Saturday double-header that will feature the Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks.
Final day to enter British & Irish Lions ticket ballot
South African rugby fans have only a few hours left to get into the virtual queue for tickets to the British & Irish Lions tour in 2021, before the ballot closes at midnight tonight (Wednesday 16 September), and those who have not yet registered are urged to act quickly in order to avoid disappointment.
Video: Blitzboks enjoy spoils of 2020 season
We take a look at medal presentation when the Blitzboks were handed their World Series silver medals in Stellenbosch this week.
Re-live: Springboks shock All Blacks in Wellington in 2018
On this day, two years ago, the Springboks delivered one of their best performances in recent years by beating a rampant All Black side by 36-24 in Wellington, undoubtedly a highlight of Rassie Erasmus's first year in charge of the team as Director of Rugby. Relive the highlights here.
Ulster coach acknowledges 'outstanding' Leinster’s superiority
If there is a consolation for Ulster head coach Dan McFarland after his team’s 27-5 defeat to Leinster in the Guinness PRO14 final in Dublin at the weekend it is that he will soon be in position to apply any lessons that he and his players took from the experience.
Pokomela: “Getting the body going bit-by-bit”
Toyota Cheetahs looseforward Junior Pokomela emphasised the importance of adequate recovery and steady progress to build match fitness as the players adapt to contact training after five months of home-based fitness and non-contact training.
